Volunteer Vacations
Tales From the Trail
By: Mike Custodio, Volunteer Vacations Participant Serving with American Hiking Society has lit my passion on volunteerism. It has changed my life for the better, and it will change yours.…
Read MoreDay-in-the-Life of an Alternative Breaker
Until she helped lug a truckload of 4-by-8s down a disused riding trail, Jenni Herrick never realized just how far 0.2 miles can be. Herrick, GWC’s assistant dean of students…
Read MoreLearning through Alternative Breaks
By: Meghan Foley, American Hiking Society Intern When I was researching American Hiking Society during my internship application process, I was excited to learn about their alternative break program and…
Read MoreComing Back to Pay it Forward
By: Mark Ray Fifteen years ago, the movie Pay It Forward popularized the idea that the best way to repay a favor is to do a favor for someone else—to…
Read MoreAlternative Spring Break = Service with a Smile
[column size=”1-3″ last=”0″]When deciding how to spend college spring break, many students take the traditional path and head to the beach or relax at home. Â Others take the less traveled…
Read MoreIntroducing our Trail Stewardship Leaders
The success of the Volunteer Vacations program depends on hard working and dedicated volunteers. Â We are proud to introduce you to the dedicated cadre of volunteers that provide on-the-ground leadership…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Offers Budget Friendly Volun-tours
SILVER SPRING, MD – American Hiking Society has just released their 2015 Volunteer Vacations schedule, celebrating nearly forty years of volunteer trail stewardship in America, offering 60 trail-building vacations to iconic…
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